Whiteley Peak
Whiteley Peak is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Whiteley Peak
The primary purpose of Whiteley Peak is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Peak Ranch (hammer, Dave) (private). It impounds the Diamond Cr near Kremmling.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,095 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/23/2022.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Diamond Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.32833, -106.51724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,095 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,095 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,675 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PEAK RANCH (HAMMER, DAVE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00706 |
| Federal ID | CO00706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |